Kurt Arthur Van Steemburg Obituary
The memory of Kurt Arthur Van Steemburg (Albany, New York), who passed away on March 3, 2026 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kurt Arthur Van Steemburg to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Van Steemburg and Lorraine Van Steemburg (Murray); his friend David Terkla; and his sister Karen Van Steemburg Briggs. He is survived by: his friend Bart Nourse; his wife Jinx (Virginia Wall) of Williamstown, MA; his children, Peter, Kristin and Skylar Van Steemburg; his daughters-in-law, Whitney White and Lilly Zuckerman; his grandchildren, Paige and Reed Van Steemburg; and his siblings, Jane Van Steemburg (William), Peter Van Steemburg (Sheila) and Susan Van Steemburg (Marty). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of the following organizations in Kurt's honor: Albany Rural Cemetery where Kurt sat on the board of trustees; Community Caregivers where he volunteered running errands for his elderly neighbors; Capital Roots whose community garden in Menands nurtured his body and spirit; or St. Vincent de Paul food panty where he volunteered stocking shelves and delivering food.
